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X234 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,725 mi
Last recorded45,725 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 45,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower gearbox mount worn // split //

Fail 14 Oct 2024 44,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower gearbox mount worn // split //

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top of shocker has corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top of shocker has corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,747 miles

Boot area full. Not inspected.

Hazard warning switch faulty Works intermittently. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper not inoperative.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,243 miles

Boot area full. Not checked.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper inoperative.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 39,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Above rear exhaust. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Boot area full. Not checked.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker has corroded but still ok. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper inoperative.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,836 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 32,071 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 29,256 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,364 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 23,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,542 miles

nearside front and rear tyre perished.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

misfire

nearside front and rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,819 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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X234 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X234 KBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X234 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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